The Camping Field

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Wildflowers and pitches in the back
Wildflowers and pitches in the back
Early morning views
Grass pitch
Happy campers
Grass pitch
Dog friendly
Enjoying the sunshine
Roasting marshmallows
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Early morning views
Grass pitch
Happy campers

  • Wild camping with spectacular views on the Saint’s Way in Cornwall
  • A 10-minute drive to the Eden Project and 30 minutes to the coast
  • Back-to-basics site with hot showers; barbecues allowed
Everybody and their dogs are welcome at The Camping Field, a sheltered hillside spot with views across to Helman Tor and its prehistoric fort. Located in the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this site is all about peaceful seclusion – but with the added bonus of being a 10-minute drive from the A30. Whether you’re just passing through on your way to Land’s End or hanging around for a while, chances are you won’t be lost for something to do here. For starters, there are hiking opportunities aplenty: choose between the Saint’s Way (accessed directly from the site), Bodmin Moor (15 minutes’ drive) and the South West Coast Path (25 minutes). If you want to add a bit of culture to the mix, Georgian-era Pencarrow House and Garden (20 minutes) has a good line in antiques, as well as walks in landscaped parkland. The sea is a must in Cornwall, of course, so it's handy that the site is just a 30-minute drive from south coast beaches like sandy Porthpean and dog-friendly Spit Beach, and the kids can burn off energy on the rides at Springfield Fun Park (20 minutes). Most people, however, will probably put the famous Eden Project (10 minutes) at the top of their to-do list, and spend a day pottering around tropical greenhouses dotted with madcap sculptures. Limited facilities to give guests something of a wild-camping experience include toilets, hot showers, water taps, a washing-up area and a grey-water waste unit. Barbecues are permitted on site, and you can pick up any bits and bobs in St Austell (20 minutes).

Site type

Tent pitches 53
Touring caravan pitches 53
Motorhome pitches 53
Open now
Opens 8 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 08 Mar to

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 157 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Peaceful, back-to-basics camp with spacious sites & lovely rural views. Owner Richard is super helpful & keeps portaloos/showers clean. Basic but well-kept facilities. Good base for local sights. Great for stargazing/nature. Roads can be narrow, showers sometimes tricky, but good value & chilled vibe.

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Arrival date (latest first)

A great find!. Nice spacious pitch, which…

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Andy B.

Electric grass pitch

Liked A great find!.
Nice spacious pitch, which was level with 16 amp EHU.
Very relaxed site with no check in/check out times.
Spacious hot showers, which were spotlessly clean.
Richard, the host was very friendly and helpful.
Excellent value for money!

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Awesome camping field, loads of space…

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Aidan R.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Awesome camping field, loads of space around you. Quite a central location for east and west coast so that’s beneficial if you have transport to get around. Friendly staff there! Would definitely go back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you Aidan for your review
You had the best experience of camping and enjoy visiting the north coast and the south coast, lovely choice
Hope to see you both soon
Happy camping Richard

Really nice site ,loads of room…

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Susan B.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Really nice site ,loads of room level site toilets are clean and showers are hot .lovely walks near by.
close to loads of beaches, brilliant for dogs. Owner was great loads of recommend beaches and walks really welcoming. Super site would stay again.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Susan thank you for your review
Your dogs had a brilliant time at the Camping going to all those wonderful places
Hope yo see you all soon
Happy camping Richard

Nothing to dislike prefect wild camping…

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Kathrin W.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Nothing to dislike prefect wild camping

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you Kathrin for you review
Proper campers I will see uou both at the end of this month
Happy camping Richard

Every thing and a bonus that…

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Lucy J.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Every thing and a bonus that the owner lent us a fire pit and sold us some wood

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you Lucy for your review
Having a firepit when camping is proper camping glad you had that experience
Hope to see you soon
Happy camping Richard

Perfect camp site

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jasmine1henry1 A.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Everything - especially the location. It was so close to Lanhydrock/Respryn/Restormel/Helman Tor etc.
We loved it.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you Jasmine for your review
It looks like that you and your dogs had a fantastic time here and going to all those wonderful dog walks
Hope to see you next year
Happy camping Richard

Beautiful and quiet location. Toilets were…

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Holly R.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Beautiful and quiet location. Toilets were cleaned three times a day and showers were nice and warm. Wonder was really friendly

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you Holly for your review
I am glad you enjoyed the back to basic campsite
Hope to see you soon
Happy camping Richard

A very nice place to stay,…

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Graham W.

Electric grass pitch

Liked A very nice place to stay, it's got everything you needed, the showers are very clean and tidy,the toilets are clean and tidy, got a place where you can do your washing up, the owner is a very nice and very helpful , I would recommend it to anyone who wants to go camping.

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From the manager: Thank you Graham for your review
Glad both of your Family's had a fantastic time at The Camping field
Hope to see you all soon
Happy camping Richard

Great place to take a stop…

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Pam C.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great place to take a stop over. Good clean facilities with friendly owner. Plenty of space and electric hook up if needed. The views were stunning. Quiet site with no disturbances, suitable for families and couples wanting to get back to basics. Portaloos and shower facilities clean and accessible. Enjoyed our overnight stay would definitely go back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you Pam for your review
I am glad you enjoyed the back to basic of The Camping field
See you next year
Happy camping Richard

Friendly welcome good facilities lovely peacefull…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Friendly welcome good facilities lovely peacefull site great views plenty of space between pitches

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you Daniel for your review
You totally enjoying the views and peacefulness at The Camping field
Hope to see you soon
Happy camping Richard

Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Camping Field

Tredinnick Farm

Luxulyan

Bodmin

Cornwall

England

PL30 5DS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.40626°N
4.7467°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.4 km Royal Talbot Hotel
5.5 km Royal Talbot Hotel
5.5 km Polgrean Place
Rail
1.8 km Luxulyan Rail Station
3.3 km Bugle Rail Station
5.7 km Lostwithiel Rail Station
Ferry
10.9 km Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing
11.1 km Bodinnick Ferry Landing
11.2 km Fowey Town Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
18.9 km Newquay St Mawgan Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Screech Owl Sanctuary (20 minutes’ drive) is home to more than just owls, though these are really rather lovely to handle and admire in the regular flying displays. Other residents include emus, alpacas and wallabies, which you can meet, pet and feed (advance booking is recommended). Also on site are a playground and a café serving delicious homemade cakes. If you're travelling with young children, they might like the rides at Camel Creek Family Theme Park (30 minutes), which include a floral take on spinning teacups, a gentle drop tower and a water-fight ground with fillable balloons, plus soft-play areas. At the restored Lost Gardens of Heligan (40 minutes), you can stroll through themed areas such as the Productive Gardens, growing a bounty of fruit and veg; the Pleasure Grounds, dotted with statuary and fountains; and the Jungle, a lush area of tropical palm trees, banana plantations and bamboo tunnels.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Par Sands 7.6 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Shorthorn Beach 7.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Crinnis Beach 7.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Charlestown 8.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Duporth 8.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Eden Project 4.2 km

Lost Gardens of Heligan 14.1 km

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 15.9 km

Rock Beach 20.5 km

Lappa Valley Steam Railway 21.7 km

National Trust

Trerice 20.9 km

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 21.5 km

Tintagel Old Post Office 28.5 km

Trelissick Garden 29.4 km

St Anthony Head 33.5 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

LANHYDROCK 5.7 km

Lanhydrock House - the River Fowey 5.7 km

TREGREHAN 6.5 km

Cardinham Woods 8.5 km

Cardinham Woods Ramble 8.5 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Camping Field have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Camping Field dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Camping Field? Screech Owl Sanctuary (20 minutes’ drive) is home to more than just owls, though these are really rather lovely to handle and admire in the regular flying displays. Other residents include emus, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Camping Field?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  Anytime –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Camping Field? From R357,33 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.